Patents by Inventor Edward J. Bidanset

Edward J. Bidanset has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Power tool handle
    Patent number: 4912848
    Abstract: A handle for a chain saw comprises a first U-shaped member and a second U-shaped member. The two members are connected to each other. The first member is connected to a bottom of a chain saw and the second member has a side bar that is connected to the body of the chain saw. The two members provided a handle that completely encircles the body of the chain saw to form a structurally rigid closed loop having multiple grasping positions which is relatively easy to assembly with the chain saw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1990
    Assignee: Textron, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward J. Bidanset
  • Cartridge air filter and method of making the same
    Patent number: 4838909
    Abstract: A cartridge air filter for use with an internal combustion engine and method of making the air filter. The air filter comprises a fuel spitback shield having means for collecting spitback fuel from a carburetor and means for substantially containing collected fuel spitback with the collecting means for re-injection into the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1989
    Assignee: Textron, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward J. Bidanset
  • Air filter choke valve method and spitback shield
    Patent number: 4834784
    Abstract: An airflow controller for use in an air filter for an internal combustion engine. The airflow controller comprises a frame and means for movably mounting the frame in the air filter for relatively lateral movement therein. The airflow controller frame comprises a plate that can restrict airflow into a carburetor to choke an engine and a spitback shield having an air intake volute and a venturi cone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1989
    Assignee: Textron, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward J. Bidanset
  • Latch operated centrifugally released safety clutch for saws
    Patent number: 3982616
    Abstract: A safety coupling for quickly disconnecting a cutting instrumentality from the power source of a hand-held power tool comprises a pawl on a rotating driving member engaging an abutment on a coaxial driven member. During normal operation a trip arm holds the pawl engaged. When the trip arm is tripped to release the pawl, a latch prevents reengagement of the pawl until reset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1976
    Assignee: Textron, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward J. Bidanset